'The most keenly anticipated debut in years' (EVENING STANDARD) The Correspondents are a DJ and MC duo. They have had the sometimes dubious distinction of being named the UK's top unsigned band while simultaneously becoming one of the countries best live acts. Last year they played on the Saturday night Bestival main-stage to 50,000 people broadcast live on channel 4 TV. They featured on Rob da Banks BBC Radio 1 two-hour Electro Swing special. They have gigged up and down the UK almost every weekend for 3 years and have amassed a huge and loyal following on Facebook and more. They have gained, as you would expect, massive press support with national feature articles from The Independent, The Telegraph and more under their belts and many more expected. Despite all this, the band themselves remain resolutely 'independent' in spirit which bodes well for their long-term career. 'What's Happened To Soho?' is their debut official release. Its 6 tracks hint at many possible future directions. It refuses to give in to pressure to create a 'typical' electro-swing product (as one might expect of the genre which they helped define and from which they are the first break-out act). The EP is instead, a mini-concept in itself with a beginning, middle and end, which is intended to be listened to from start to finish and references numerous different genres while settling on none. In particular we would suggest that the two videos - one reflecting their extraordinary live show - and the other more studio-based for 'What's Happened To Soho?' - showcase a band that are the most exciting, unpredictable and unique new British talent to emerge in a long time. The public reception speaks for itself. The Correspondents are clearly 'ones-to-watch' right now, but on this evidence, they are equally clearly going to continue to thrill us for some time to come. _______________________________________ Despite many offers, the band opted to sign with a similarly minded small independent label to safeguard their creative freedom. They themselves oversee everything from the music, to the artwork, to their videos and their presentation. It is in this spirit therefore that we will leave them to introduce themselves: THE CORRESPONDENTS What's Happened To Soho? EP The Correspondents are the Festival scene's best kept secret. Starting their career in a hidden Speakeasy at Glastonbury, they have since been spotted gracing the main stages of Bestival and Secret Garden Party to name but a few. Now the Wandsworth duo unleash their first EP on the world. Producer and DJ Chucks copy and pasted together the beats. Mr Bruce ranted away on top. Hence forth from the studio came a taster of their collective musical palette, from Swing to Hip Hop via Drum 'n' Bass and Electro with a drizzle of Boogie Woogie. Some tracks attempt to capture the energy of their live shows, while others veer off on a more curious tangent. A couple are just lift music really. Firm believers in the DIY approach to music and it's industry, they've invited close friends to collaborate on all aspects of the band. From web design to stage contraptions, to costumes and music videos. The title track of the EP has a moving picture in which Mr Bruce laments the decline of his favourite area of town while Chucks concocts a quintessential piece of English electronica. The Correspondents are just so pleased to finally be able to show the world what Mr Bruce is actually yabbering on about on stage. And they hope you will be too. Hugs & kisses, The Correspondents “...but perhaps the most eagerly awaited music is from the Correspondents, a duo comprising Mr Bruce, 26, and Mr Chuckles, 25, childhood friends from Wandsworth whose jazzy hip-hop DJ sets evolved into a band whose live shows encapsulate the manic fun.” THE TELEGRAPH – DECEMBER 2010 “...it is an unusual combination, but the moment the music starts the crowd know they are in for something entertaining. These two are the kings of hip hop swing, a hot new music scene spreading through London at breakneck speed.” EVENING STANDARD – OCTOBER 2010